Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury


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On this page, students can give their own input and opinions on what happened in the book.

Topics to Comment About:
All you have to do is click on the link of the question you would like to comment on, write or record a response, and post it to the page.
  1. When you first saw the cover of the book, what did you think it was going to be about?
  2. What did the drawing on the cover symbolize for you?
  3. How did you feel when Mildred over dosed, causing her to end up in the hospital?
  4. Describe how you felt about the parlor room? Did you like it and agree with Mildred or did you have Montag's point of view on the "family"?
  5. When Montag first met Clarisse, did you like her? Why?
  6. Do you think that Montag was actually "happy" about his job?
  7. Do you think it is right to burn books? Do you agree with most of society in this novel?
  8. How did you feel when Clarisse died? Were you angry at the fire department?
  9. Think about how Montag changed. Do you agree with his new opinion about society? Why or why not?
  10. What was your first judgement or opinion when Bradbury first introduced Faber to the story?
  11. Did you feel it was right for Faber to hide in his apartment instead of going out with Montag to change society? Why?
  12. What was your first reaction when Beatty and the firemen showed up at Montag's house to burn his books? Explain
  13. Did you think Montag was going to be able to escape the mechanical hound? Why or why not?
  14. Explain if you think that Granger's group will be able to help society in the future or if you think they are wasting time memorizing books that will never again be published.
  15. What was your opinion on the ending of the book? Did you enjoy it? Why?

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